Cover: Dan Parent & Bob Smith

Veronica #163

Sep 2005 · Archie · 2.25 USD

📊 ~2,310 copies sold its debut month

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In "Stranded with Style," Veronica #163 (2005), Veronica’s confidence helps her friend Marcy take a bold step—asking a boy out—only to find Marcy too nervous to carry the conversation on her own. With a little help from a hidden shortwave receiver in her ear, Marcy relies on Veronica’s real-time guidance, turning an awkward moment into a surprisingly high-stakes social experiment. Written and illustrated by Dan Parent, with inks by Jim Amash, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Jack Morelli, the cover by Dan Parent and Bob Smith captures the episode’s mix of nerves and charm.

Contains 3 stories

Stranded with Style

6 pp · Teen

Veronica LodgeGinger LopezBetty Cooper

To Marcy with Love

11 pp · Teen

Veronica LodgeCousin MarcyJughead Jones

Veronica Lodge lends a helping hand — and a hidden earpiece — as her cousin Marcy nervously prepares to ask a boy out, relying on her cousin’s quick wit to keep the conversation going. With Jughead Jones nearby, the moment hangs in the balance as Marcy tries to find her voice, all while Veronica whispers encouragement through a tiny radio receiver.

Flower Power

5 pp · Teen

Veronica LodgeArchie AndrewsReggie MantleMidge KlumpEthel MuggsMoose MasonJughead Jones